Nordex USA Hiring For Service Technician Seymour, Tx (m/f/d) at Seymour, TX, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP
The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 35 years. With more than 29 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 25 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 8,460 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.
We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide – if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex
Service Technician- Seymour, TX (m/f/d)
REQUISITION ID: 1703
LOCATION:
Seymour, TX, US
DEPARTMENT: Service
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As Service Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring a high level of safety for your assigned location and maintain service points at the highest standards for safety, quality, and customer service in all aspects of project operational performance while support third party providers for large correctives, system upgrades, and general service point activities. You will also utilize the most relevant documentation for activities daily to include but are not limited to planned maintenance interventions, unplanned interventions, large correctives, and upgrades. Communicate clearly with Site Leads and/or Site Managers to achieve resolution for technical and/or commercial customer concerns and perform daily assignments using proper methods while following proper documentation for all assigned tasks. Each day, techs report all activities accomplished within Nordex CMMS to capture all hours exposed, materials used, and detailed steps taken during WTGs interventions.
Responsibilities:

• Performs assembly, commissioning, testing, repair, and maintenance on wind turbine generators and related equipment at the wind farm.
• Supports 24/7/365 operation of a wind farm to maintain contractual availability this includes rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call as necessary.
• Conducts and reviews safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building.
• Supports Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and the reasons for failures when they occur.
• Supports on completion of required and accurate documentation associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment; maintain records of documentation.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities safely and efficiently on wind turbines and associated equipment located on the wind farm
• Utilizes appropriate safety gear, protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed in a safe manner
• Supports safety analysis and review of hazards and energy sources before and while performing any work assignment on the wind farm
• Properly maintains tools and equipment used to perform assigned maintenance assignments.
• Maintains required training certifications and qualifications to enable personnel to safely perform work-related tasks in a quality matter
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSEA’s, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs safely.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Computer skills to include MS Office
• Represent the company in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, and to prepare plans and reports.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Certification or Degree in wind, technical, or engineering field preferred
• 0-1-year wind experience

• Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for work and/or training for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required
• Previous experience working with hand tools and power tools
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, and work at heights above 300 feet
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, and adverse and extreme weather conditions, in the dust, pollen, weeds, grasses, and in confined spaces
• Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high voltage equipment
• Maintain required training certifications
• Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to safely travel to the wind farm within 45 minutes in the event of an emergency
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport
• Ability to meet specific OSHA and ANSI weight limits of 250 to 300lbs. max.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position.
• This position requires field work and is in a wind farm environment, primarily during normal business hours. However, the site operates 24/7, 365 days a year, which will include rotating shifts, overtime, and includes exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and humidity. Ability to climb turbine towers daily (up to 300 feet) as required. Participate in an on-call schedule. Willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and on short notice during planned/unplanned/emergency site outages. Helps in all areas of facility operations as directed by the Area Services Manager. Willing to travel approximately 5-10% for training and assist other Wind Farm sites when needed.
• Work may involve lifting of materials up to 50 pounds. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but is not limited to eye safety glasses; hearing protectors; steel-toe boots; and hardhats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status.
Nearest Major Market: Wichita FallsLocation: 4278 Co Rd 140, Seymour, TX 76380, USAJob Type: Full-timeSchedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No